As the Kennett Library breaks ground on its new facility next month, its trustees will also be searching for a new executive director. Megan Walters, who has spent the last four years heading the library, recently submitted her resignation, according to a press release from the library’s board of trustees. She will remain at the Kennett Library until her tentative last day on Aug. 27…
Mrs. Christine Elizabeth Troilo (nee: Paisley), 95, of Bear, died peacefully in her daughter and son-in-law’s home on July 14. Born in West Jefferson, N.C. on Aug. 8, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Walter and China (McMillan) Paisley. On March 31, 1945, she married the love of her life, Gerard D. Troilo. They were blissfully married for 71 years before he died…
The Kennett Township supervisors will hold their first hybrid meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic prompted a shutdown of in-person meetings last year. The July 21 meeting will be held in-person but also feature an option for people to join remotely via the Zoom app, Kennett Manager Eden Ratliff said in a press release Wednesday. “We are working hard to ensure next Wednesday’s meeting will be…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Cecil Cecil is a spirited, playful kitty looking to be the newest addition to a fun family. Keep him busy with trips outside on a harness and leash, dangly toys, and lots of pouncing practice. While he's not much of a snuggler, Cecil makes an excellent shadow and will…